MBA in Communication & Public Relations (Barcelona)

The skills required for communication and public relations have been drastically redefined by changes in social and digital media. Professionals in the field are required to coordinate increasingly complex public relations campaigns now that consumers and brands are so interconnected. This program will provide students with creative thinking skills and the know-how to stay ahead of current trends and to apply the latest technologies and communication strategies.
Why Barcelona?
Studying an MBA in Communication & Public Relations in Barcelona gives students the opportunity to expand their business knowledge in one of the world's most advanced smart cities. Entrepreneurs and innovators are nurtured and cultivated in this forward-thinking city, which attracts outstanding tech talent and innovative startups, of which there are currently more than 1300. Barcelona is also home to some of the world's largest multinational companies, including Airbnb, Amazon and the Siemens Innovation Center.
This diverse and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean coast boasts almost five kilometers of golden beaches and provides students with excellent opportunities for sports activities and socializing. Famously home to FC Barcelona, it also has a wide array of cultural offerings including museums, UNESCO-listed monuments and architectural gems from the city's most celebrated son, Antoni Gaudí.

Program Structure
The MBA in Communication & Public Relations (90 ECTS) is a one-year, three-term degree. Students complete five to six course modules per term which are combined with seminars, company visits, guest speaker sessions and case studies among others. In order to graduate, students must complete a management research methods module and a dissertation. This program is also available as a two-year, six-term, part-time degree.
Year 1:

• Transformational Management & Leadership
• Organizational Behavior
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Marketing in a Digital World
• Data Analysis for Managers
• Negotiation
• Consulting Lab
• Crafting Your Future
• Corporate Finance
• People & Talent Management
• Global Economics
• Strategy & Decision Making
• Information Systems & Technology
• Communication for Success
• Legal Issues & Business Ethics
• Crafting Your Future
• Business Strategy Simulation
• Public Speaking & Public Communication
• Public Relations
• Organizational Communication
• Mass Media Strategy, Planning & Media Law
• Practical Applications in Public Relations

 

The admission process at EU Business School is clear and straightforward. Applicants must fulfil specific academic and English language requirements to be eligible for admittance into their chosen program.
Prospective students are evaluated on the strength of their applications as a whole. Consideration is given to the student's qualities and abilities: leadership potential, academic achievements, performance on standardized tests, extracurricular activities and personal experiences. EU's Admissions Services department will assist all applicants throughout the entire application process.

This program prepares students for positions in public relations, advertising, marketing and communication, among others, where they will be required to stay ahead of consumer behavior trends. Students will also:

• Explore a marketing plan as a key component of a business plan.
• Present oral and written reports based on experience.
• Discover how mutually beneficial relationships are made in business.
• Support decision-making with cost-volume-profit relationships and incremental analysis.